Jewellery Repairs: How to restore and protect your special pieces

August 20, 2025

Jewellery is often one of our most treasured possessions. Whether it’s a diamond engagement ring, a gold chain or an heirloom pendant. These pieces carry both financial and sentimental value. But over time, everyday wear can cause damage - rings become loose, clasps break, or stones fall out. Instead of leaving your jewellery unworn, professional jewellery repairs can restore it to its original beauty and ensure it lasts for generations.

Why Jewellery Repairs Are Important

Getting your jewellery repaired isn’t just about appearances, it’s about protecting your investment. Professional repairs can:

• Prevent further damage – Fixing a loose stone or worn clasp early can stop costly breakages.
• Maintain value – Well-maintained jewellery retains both its market and sentimental worth.
• Extend lifespan – Regular repairs and cleaning help your jewellery last a lifetime.
• Improve wearability – A resized ring or fixed clasp means you can wear your favourite pieces comfortably again.

Common Jewellery Repairs 

At Jewellery Collective Maroochydore, our qualified jewellers handle a wide range of repairs, including:

• Ring Resizing – Making rings larger or smaller to ensure the perfect fit.
• Stone Resetting & Replacement – Securing loose gemstones or sourcing replacements if one is missing.
• Claw & Prong Repairs – Rebuilding or tightening claws to keep your diamonds and gemstones safe.
• Chain & Clasp Repairs – Fixing or replacing broken clasps and repairing snapped chains.
• Polishing, Rhodium Plating & Cleaning – Restoring the shine to gold, silver, and platinum jewellery.
• Engraving Restoration – Refreshing worn inscriptions on sentimental pieces.

Signs Your Jewellery Needs Repair

Not sure if your jewellery needs attention? Look out for these common signs:

• Rings that feel too loose or slip off easily.
• Stones that move when gently touched.
• Thin or worn spots on chains or bands.
• Clasps that don’t close securely.
• Jewellery that looks dull, even after cleaning.

If you notice any of these issues, it’s best to bring your jewellery in for inspection before the damage worsens.

Professional Jewellery Repairs vs DIY Fixes

While at-home jewellery cleaning is safe, DIY repairs are risky. Attempting to fix a clasp, resize a ring, or secure a gemstone yourself can cause irreversible damage. Professional jewellers use specialist tools and techniques to ensure your piece is repaired with precision and care.

Jewellery Repairs Sunshine Coast

At Jewellery Collective in Maroochydore, we combine over 40 years of experience with modern techniques to restore, repair, and maintain jewellery of all types. Whether it’s resizing an engagement ring, repairing a broken gold chain, or restoring an antique heirloom, our jewellers treat every piece with the care it deserves.

✨ Looking for expert jewellery repairs on the Sunshine Coast? Visit Jewellery Collective in Maroochydore for ring resizing, stone resetting, chain and clasp repairs, and more. Book your repair today and keep your jewellery looking as beautiful as the day you first wore it.

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